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My Take
Takuya Eguchi is one of those voice actors who makes you stop mid-episode and think, wait, who is that? That low, velvety baritone of his isn't something you shake off easily — it settles into characters and stays there. He broke onto the scene early enough to win the Voice Actor Award for Best New Actor in 2012, which tells you the industry knew right away he wasn't just a pretty voice. What I find genuinely interesting about him is the contrast: from what fans catch on radio and at events, he's disarmingly goofy and warm in person, and yet he can pivot into something steely and magnetic the moment the recording light goes on. Born and raised in Setagaya, Tokyo, he's got that quiet confidence of someone who came up in the thick of the industry and learned its rhythms without ever seeming to strain. That effortlessness is the whole trick.
Story
Overview
Takuya Eguchi is a Japanese voice actor born on May 22, 1987, in Setagaya, Tokyo. He won the Voice Actor Award for Best New Actor in 2012, marking an early recognition of his talent in the industry. He is active on social media and maintains an official presence through his agency's website.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Takuya Eguchi
- Name (Japanese)
- 江口拓也
- Reading
- えぐち たくや
- Born
- May 22, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit (卯)
- Origin
- Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- Voice Actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2012 — Voice Actor Award, Best New Actor (声優アワード 新人男優賞)
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Takuya Eguchi born?
Born May 22, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Takuya Eguchi from?
Takuya Eguchi is from Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Takuya Eguchi do?
Takuya Eguchi works as Voice Actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.